MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC SAGITTAL MICRO SAW; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Model Number	S-SAW
Medical Device Problem Codes	Excessive Heating (4030); Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.Additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device generating heat identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by japan that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the sagittal microsaw attachment device generated heat and experienced vibration.It was further observed that the device was difficult to assemble/disassemble, was stuck in connection, and made an unexpected noise.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for attachment engagement assessment and temperature assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device was difficult to connect and remove.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2022.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: h6: device investigation update: upon further investigation of the device, it was further determined that the cutter device could not be removed.H6.Investigation findings and component codes have been updated accordingly.

• Brand Name: SAGITTAL MICRO SAW
• Common Device Name: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15550293
• Report Number: 1045834-2022-01348
• Device Sequence Number: 17661550
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384008521
• UDI-Public: 00845384008521
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080802
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: S-SAW
• Device Catalogue Number: S-SAW
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/29/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2014
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown